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Compare train and bus for Preston to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $105.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$105 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Bristol:
A bus is $77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Bristol costing on average $105.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
Tickets start at around $105 compared to roughly $82 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-22.29. The journey takes 3h 58m versus 3h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Preston to Bristol
How to get from Preston to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:15 PM7h50Preston10:05 PMBristol$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:15 PM7h50Preston10:05 PMBristol$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:20 AM6h30Preston9:50 AMBristol$371One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:15 PM7h50Preston9:05 PMBristol$331One-way0 transfers
- 10:35 PM8h00Preston6:35 AMBristol$411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Bristol:
A bus is $77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Bristol costing on average $105.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Bristol by bus.
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